Pull Weeds Out With a Simple Twist
Written: Apr 08 '01
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Pros: Weed Hound - Wow! Pulling Weeds is Fun!
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: The Weed Hound has made pulling weeds simple! It's a pleasure to use!
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| stacyintx's Full Review: Hound Dog Weed Hound |
I purchased the Weed Hound at Home Depot this past weekend and have been using it a lot! The Weed Hound was an impulse buy. I knew it was unnecessary, but I really hate pulling weeds, and gadgets always seem to make these chores , if not pleasant, somewhat fun! I'm not kidding, my husband and I are practically fighting over who gets to use it! lol
The Weed Hound is about 39" long and made of metal which is coated or painted a hunter green. It's a nice looking tool! At the top of the Weed Hound you have a handle with a rubbery grip, and a pull knob. At the other end you have spikes and a foot press.
Using the Weed Hound could not be simpler! You simply center the spiked end on the weed and step on the foot press while holding onto the handled end. Once the Weed Hound is firmly in the ground (about 3-4") you give it a little half to one whole twist and pull out. Voila! The weed, along with the root, is out! You push on the knob at the top and a rod which is attached to the spiked end releases the weed. It is that easy!
After using it for a while, I got a blister on the inside of my thumb. I believe it was caused from the twisting motion of the Weed Hound. Other than that, there is nothing strenuous about it. It can get a little tiring because you do have to bend over a little, but it's not back breaking or pain inducing. Definitely better than kneeling and trying to pull out weeds!
Occasionally the Weed Hound will not pull out the entire weed. I have noticed this is usually because the Weed Hound wasn't centered completely on the weed. In thicker grass the center of the weed can be hard to find. Going over the spot again at a slightly different point does the trick.
The Weed Hound will leave small holes in the ground, and would actually be a useful tool for planting seeds in a garden.
I highly recommend the Weed Hound! It has made the chore of pulling weeds something fun to do! It pulls out the weed along with the root much faster than any other method I have used! It's well made and very sturdy. I love this impulse buy!
Recommended:
Yes
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stacyintx
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Member: Stacy
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Reviews written: 110
Trusted by: 82 members
About Me:
I'm a SAHM to my 5 yr old daughter, and our dog and cat. :o)
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